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Forest Voluntary Action Forum (FVAF)
The Belle Vue Centre
Rheola House
4 Belle Vue Road
Cinderford
Gloucesteshire
GL14 2AB
Tel: 01594 822073
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Forest Food Network Coordinator
Forest of Dean
HOURS: Up to Full Time (37.5 hours), worked flexibly to include occasional evening and weekends where necessary. A job share would be considered for this role.
CONTRACT TERM: 2-year fixed term contract with possible extension for a 3rd year
We’re on the lookout for a super organised, creative thinker, with the ability to generate innovative solutions and take the Forest Food Network to the next level!
With top notch communication and organisational skills, the Forest Food Network Coordinator will play a pivotal role in driving the Forest of Dean’s food sustainability initiatives forward.
ABOUT US
Forest Voluntary Action Forum is a support and development agency for voluntary activity and community action in the Forest of Dean. We provide assistance to many of the hundreds of voluntary and community groups in the district. Much of our support is in the form of advice, guidance and information as well as formal training provision and support for volunteering. As well as this ‘core work’, we run a number of projects with and for the benefit of local communities.
The Forest Food Network is a recently established body to enable and support grassroot community organisations to come together to improve food equity, across the Forest of Dean.
THE ROLE
This is an exciting opportunity to drive the Forest of Dean Food Network forward and help new initiatives to support a better local food economy. Working in close partnership with organisations such as Feeding Gloucestershire and Forest of Dean District Council, you will engage and work with diverse stakeholders, including local businesses and community organisations.
ABOUT YOU
A creative, strategic thinker, with the ability to inspire others, you will have a proven track record in building positive and productive relationships with community organisations, professionals, local people and colleagues.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Awareness of the issues around food equity.
- A strong understanding of the Forest Food Network’s vision and commitment to use grant funds to maximise positive impact on our communities and our local environment
- An existing knowledge of the voluntary and community sector including in the Forest of Dean
- Proven success in building effective relationships within organisations and with partners and stakeholders in the public, private and voluntary sectors
- Confident user of a wide array of IT software, including databases and MS Office applications
- A full driver’s licence with access to a vehicle is essential.
If this sounds like you then apply ASAP!
***HOW TO APPLY***
It’s easy! Visit our website to read the full job description by clicking on Apply Now. There’s no
application form to complete – all you need to do is send your CV and a covering letter, highlighting why you are suitable for the role and email via the email address to the right of this advert.
To learn more about the organisation and/or role to please contact Nick Penny on the same email address.
Closing date for applications: 5pm Sunday 19th May
Salary: £26,012 (Full Time Equivalent) per annum
Hours Per Week: Up to Full Time (37.5 hours)
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